“He came to the outskirts of Jericho. A blind man was sitting beside the road asking for handouts. When he heard the rustle of the crowd, he asked what was going on. They told him, “Jesus the Nazarene is going by.” He yelled, “Jesus! Son of David! Mercy, have mercy on me!” Those ahead of…
Category: Bible Story
Silent Night?
“Silent Night” is one of my favorite Christmas songs, but lately I’ve been analyzing the words of this song. How silent could that night truly have been? Here’s a look at Luke 2:6-18 (NKJV) “So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn…
Shepherds = Ordinary People
Shepherds have been on my mind lately. Maybe it’s because we hear about shepherds during the Christmas season more than at any other time of year. Shepherds were men who worked long hours and were totally engrossed in their jobs. I have been studying some of the shepherds in the Bible. I’d like to share…
The Power of Praise
Paul and Silas were in prison for preaching the Gospel. They had been stripped and severely beaten. As extra precaution, they were put into some type of inner dungeon, their feet in stocks. The jailer had been ordered to make sure they did not escape and he was taking his job very seriously. Paul and…
Philemon
Philemon was filled with excitement as he held the letter Paul had written from prison. Philemon felt honored to receive a personal letter from Paul; his prison letters were highly valued among those who knew him. Philemon’s mind wandered to past visits with Paul; especially the time Paul had introduced him to the knowledge of…